iOS 10

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iOS 10
Version of the iOS operating system
File:IOS 10.0 beta home screen.png
iOS 10 Beta 1 running on an iPhone 6S, showing the default home screen layout.
DeveloperApple Inc.
Source modelClosed, with open-source components
Latest preview10.0 Beta 1 (14A5261v) / June 13, 2016; 7 years ago (2016-06-13)
PlatformsiPhone 5
iPhone 5C
iPhone 5S
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6S
iPhone 6S Plus
iPhone SE
iPod Touch (6th generation)
iPad (4th generation)
iPad Air
iPad Air 2
iPad Mini 2
iPad Mini 3
iPad Mini 4
iPad Pro 12.9
iPad Pro 9.7
Kernel typeHybrid (XNU)
LicenseProprietary, except for open-source components
Preceded byiOS 9
Official websitehttps://www.apple.com/ios/ios10-preview/
Support status
In beta stages; not yet released to consumers

iOS 10 is the tenth major release of iOS, the mobile operating system by Apple Inc. It is the successor to iOS 9. It was announced at the company's WWDC 2016 keynote on June 13, 2016, with release scheduled for Fall 2016. iOS 10 introduces numerous improvements across the system including expansion of 3D Touch, an updated lock screen, and support for "widgets." Messages has received substantial updates to communicate in more expressive ways. Apple Maps has been redesigned along with new extensions that allow users to book a ride or reserve a table within the app. A new Home app manages HomeKit-enabled accessories all in one place. The revamped Photos app helps users organize occasions with Memories. Siri can be now be integrated into third party apps to complete app specific requests, such as starting workouts, sending messages and making payments.

History

Main article: iOS version history § iOS 10

iOS 10 was introduced at the WWDC keynote address on June 13, 2016. iOS 10.0 beta 1 was made available to registered developers following the keynote. A public beta will become available to participants of Apple's Beta Software Program in July. [1]

Features

Messages

Messages has been substantially improved with iOS 10, with a redesigned user interface. A new rich media system allows users to embed YouTube links and other web content without having to leave the app.[2] Messages can be personalized and delivered with more emotion. "Bubble effects" change the way text messages are displayed and expressed to recipients, including a "loud" and "gentle" effect, invisible ink that reveals the message once the recipient swipes over it, and sending handwritten notes. Messages also now enables celebrating special occasions by using full-screen effects like balloons, confetti, or fireworks. There is also now support for Digital Touch, as seen on the Apple Watch, to send sketches, heartbeats, and other visual cues. Minor features include a "tapback" system for quick replies and a revamped camera prompt.[3]

Now, iMessage has its own App Store, enabling users to download new category of apps designed specifically for messaging. This allows for sharing rich content with friends and family within the Messages app. Apps can overlay contents to existing Messages photos, or quickly personalize GIFs, birthday cards, and videos.

The improvements made to Messages in iOS 10 have spurred discussion of a "messaging war" between Apple and competitors such as Facebook's chat feature, Snapchat, and Google's newly-developed messaging app Allo.[4]

Siri

Siri has received improvements in the release, with a new SDK allowing developers of third-party apps to integrate their services within Siri. Apps can integrate with Siri to book a ride, send messages using supported third-party apps, search for photos, send payments, make VoIP calls, or start a workout.[5][6]

Maps

Maps has been redesigned and updated with additional intelligence features, including a feature which can scan calendar events for places and learn from a user's typical actions. There is also a new dynamic view for driving directions.[5] A marker can now be automatically placed on the map indicating where the user's car is parked.[7]

Photos

Photos can now shoot RAW images using third-party apps, allowing more precise control over the detail of captured photos.[8] In addition, the app has gained deep learning capabilities for sorting and search,[9] with a newly expanded "Memories" feature automatically recognizing photos taken over a similar timespan and creating short videos to music that can be shared with friends.[6] Local facial recognition is also used to group together pictures by person.[10]

Home

Home (not to be confused with the iOS home screen) is a new application that allows users to manage smart home devices that use HomeKit, Apple's API for this type of devices. From the app, a user can turn on lights, unlock doors, and perform several other household actions.[11] A "Scenes" panel allows many devices to be controlled at once to fit a mood or setting. Geo-fencing can also determine when a user arrives at their house and perform specified actions scheduled by the user.[2]

Experience

iOS 10 Beta 1 includes a new wallpaper, which is a picture of turquoise waves. A new "Raise to Wake" feature has been incorporated into the updated lock screen, which turns on the iPhone display as the user lifts the device. A redesigned lock screen and deeper 3D Touch integration across iOS enables quicker interaction with apps and improved glances into content. Arriving notifications can also now be interacted with using 3D Touch, a hardware-based input method introduced with the iPhone 6S. The "Slide to Unlock" mechanism has been replaced with a new control that reads "Press home to open." Tapping the home button will now unlock the device while a physical press is needed to be taken to the home screen.[2][failed verification] The Control Center introduced with iOS 7 has been redesigned with new panes; one devoted to general controlling, such as enabling and disabling Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and accessing the flashlight, and one devoted to audio controls. [12]

Music

The Music application has been redesigned, with an emphasis placed on usability. The "For You" section has been reorganized, with a playlist offering daily music recommendations. A new tab for downloaded music is added.[11] Lyrics will also be viewable on-screen in iOS 10.[13] The "Search" tab will include recent and trending searches.[14]

QuickType

Siri intelligence brings new QuickType features, including contextual predictions to surface relevant information based on location, calendar availability, or contacts.

Phone

iOS 10 improves integration for third-party VoIP calls, alerts for possible spam calls, and added intelligence with features like voicemail transcription.

News

With bold headings and a newspaper-esque layout, the redesigned For You tab makes it easier to find and read stories. Apple News also features support for subscriptions and providing breaking news notifications.

Other improvements

Certain default applications included with iOS devices can now be "deleted" from the home screen and re-downloaded from the App Store.[15] This feature comes following an interview in September 2015 in which Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that Apple was "looking at" allowing customers to delete rarely used stock apps.[16]

Supported devices

With iOS 10, Apple will drop support for devices with an A5 chip: the iPhone 4S, iPod Touch (5th generation), iPad 2, iPad (3rd generation) and iPad Mini (1st generation). This makes it the first major iOS release since iOS 8 to drop support for older iPhone models, the first major release since iOS 7 to drop support for older iPod Touch models, and the first major release since iOS 6 to drop support for older iPad models.

Supported devices:

References

  1. ^ Epstein, Zach (June 13, 2016). "iOS 10 beta 1 is now available for download!". BGR. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Howley, Daniel (June 15, 2016). "The 7 best new features of iOS 10". Yahoo. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  3. ^ Brandom, Russell (June 13, 2016). "Apple overhauls Messages with new emoji features and app drawer". The Verge. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  4. ^ Koetsier, John. "Apple's iOS 10 finally, truly begins the mobile messaging war". TechCrunch. AOL. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Gibbs, Samuel (June 14, 2016). "iOS 10 brings bigger emojis, better Siri and facial recognition to iPhone". The Guardian. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  6. ^ a b Olivarez-Giles, Nathan (June 13, 2016). "Apple iOS 10 Opens Up Siri and Messages, Updates Music, Photos and More". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  7. ^ Hein, Buster (June 14, 2016). "iOS 10 ensures you never forget where your car is parked". Cult of Mac. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  8. ^ Thurston, Anthony (June 15, 2016). "iOS 10 paves the way for advanced mobile photo editing". Digital Trends. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  9. ^ Savov, Vlad (June 15, 2016). "iOS 10 chooses renovation over innovation". The Verge. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  10. ^ Constine, Josh. "Apple iOS 10 "Memories" turns old photos into editable mini-movies". TechCrunch. AOL. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  11. ^ a b Barrett, Brian (June 13, 2016). "iOS 10: Every New Feature Coming to Your iPhone". Wired. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  12. ^ Dillet, Romain. "Apple announces iOS 10". TechCrunch. AOL. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  13. ^ Strange, Adario. "Apple Music will get lyrics, 'Downloaded' section in iOS 10". Mashable. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  14. ^ Miller, Chance. "The 'Search' Tab has also been slightly reimagined". 9To5Mac. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  15. ^ Welch, Chris (June 13, 2016). "iOS 10 will let you uninstall the Apple apps you never use". The Verge. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  16. ^ Welch, Chris (September 15, 2015). "Apple might finally let you delete apps that come with the iPhone". The Verge. Retrieved June 15, 2016.

External links

Preceded by iOS 10
June 2016 		Incumbent
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